workshops2010

Name of Opportunity: ASM Materials Camp	Location: Lots, including Georgia Tech	Dates (include year): June, July, and August 2010, 1 week at each location
Short Description: A week-long camp that teaches teachers hands-on techniques for bringing engineering and materials science into the classroom.
Cost: Free!	Stipend? $300 (Tech)	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 5 PLUs, can pay for college credit (Tech)
Contact information: Jeane Deatherage ASM Materials Education Foundation Materials Park, Ohio 44073 Phone: 800/336-5152 ext. 5533		Website (if known): http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/Foundation/Educators/TeachersCamp/
Other information you want to include: Most of the labs done at the camp are easy to duplicate in the classroom for low costs to the teacher.
Your first name (for credit): Hannah Eisla

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Name of Opportunity: NOAA Teacher at Sea	Location: Lots of offices around the country.	Dates (include year): All Summer. 1 Week to 1 Month. Also, throughout the year; need-based.
Short Description: Research ocean life for a week or a month at a time. Designed for teachers to gain a better understanding of the ocean and bring this awareness and appreciation into the classroom.
Cost? No Cost	Stipend? No Stipend	PLU's? Graduate Credit? No
Contact information:Jennifer Hammond Director, NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program 1315 East West Hwy, Room 14250 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Email: jennifer.hammond@noaa.gov Phone: 301-713-0353 x225 Fax: 301-713-9088		Website (if known):http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/index.html
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Your first name (for credit): Brad Daniell

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Name of Opportunity: Inquiry and Conservation in Rainforests	Location: La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica	Dates (include year): July 14-29, 2010
Short Description: Research and real world approaches to conservation-work in rainforest
Cost? $2450-Full scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Tuition includes room & board, local transportation, and field station use fees; excludes international air fare.	Stipend? no	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Graduate credit available
Contact information:Dr. Barbara Bentley (variicolor @ earthlink.net) and Dr. Joe Levine (LevineJS @ aol.com)		Website (if known): http://www.ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=147&Itemid=334
Other information you want to include: You get to climb an active volcano and work in 2 types of rainforests
Your first name (for credit): Carrie

Name of Opportunity: GCE Schoolyard program	Location: 1st part MECA facility on Skidaway Island 2nd part UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island	Dates (include year): July 8-16, 2010
Short Description: studying how long term changes effect coastal ecosystems
Cost? Expenses for the actual program (room and board) are covered by a grant to the GCE LTER from the National Science Foundation.	Stipend? no	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Graduate credit or PLU's
Contact information: Dr. Merryl Alber malber@uga.edu		Website (if known): http://www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium/teacherWorkshops.html#GASHORE
Other information you want to include:Expenses for the actual program (room and board) are covered by a grant to the GCE LTER from the National Science Foundation.
Your first name (for credit): Carrie

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Name of Opportunity: MATE	Location: Monterrey, Ca.	Dates (include year): July 26-August 1.
Short Description:Provides teachers and students with skills and experiences they need to incorporate marine science and technology topics into their classrooms.
Cost? No Cost. Everything but travel is paid for	Stipend? No	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 3 graduate credits
Contact information: Erica Moulton MATE's Faculty Development Coordinator at emoulton@marinetech.org or 727-894-6821.		Website (if known): http://www.marinetech.org/education/institutes.php
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Your first name (for credit): Brad Daniell

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Name of Opportunity: The Heat Is On: Confronting Climate Change in the Classroom	Location: Penn State University	Dates (include year): July 19-23, 2010
Short Description: Ensure that you are effectively and accurately teaching climate science concepts to your students. You will develop hands-on, inquiry-based activities for your classroom in collaboration with a scientist mentor.
Cost? Free	Stipend? No	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 60 contact hours toward Act 48
Contact information:Robin Altemus Phone: 814-863-7688 E-mail: teachscience@psu.edu		Website (if known): http://teachscience.psu.edu/workshops/climate_change.html
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Your first name (for credit): Sam

Name of Opportunity: Forensics and Molecular Biology	Location:Georgia State University	Dates (include year):September, 13 &14, 2010 (8:30am - 5pm)
Short Description: Teachers will learn how to set classroom crime scenes using Bio-rad Kits
Cost? Free!	Stipend? $200	PLU's? Graduate Credit? One Unit
Contact information:Genevieve Edwards, Bio-Bus Program Manager, Tel.: 404-413-5421, e-mail: biobus@gsu.edu		Website (if known):http://www.biobus.gsu.edu/workshop/workshops_new.html
Other information you want to include:Deadline Sept. 1, 2010 (but workshop may fill up before then)
Your first name (for credit): Lakeda

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Name of Opportunity My Plant IT, careers, cases, and collaboration:	Location:Texas A&M University College Station Campus	Dates (include year): July 12-23, 2010
Short Description:Teachers will explore contemporary plant biology problems and career connections featuring the technology that support modern plant science.
Cost? Free	Stipend? Undisclosed amount in addition to paid expenses for 12 days in Texas.	PLU's? Graduate Credit? No. 120 hrs professional Development.
Contact information:Claire Hemingway, Educator Director, chemingway@botany.org		Website (if known): www.myplantit.org/teachers.php
Other information you want to include: interested individuals will need to apply soon!
Your first name (for credit):Lakeda

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Name of Opportunity: Earth and Environmental Science for Middle and High School Educators	Location: Brevard College, Brevard, NC Pisgah National Forest	Dates (include year): July 11-16, 2010
Short Description:This workshop will provide participants with classroom lessons and activities associated with earth and environmental science topics.
Cost? Non-refundable $50 registration fee 6 day workshop $50 (includes room and board and materials)	Stipend? None	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 4 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits
Contact information:Pisgah Forest Institute pfi@brevard.edu 828-884-8229		Website (if known): www.pisgahforestinstitute.org
Other information you want to include: Workshops are based at Brevard College in Brevard, North Carolina, which provides access to its facilities, computer labs, science labs, and multi-media classrooms.
Your first name (for credit): Sarah

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Name of Opportunity: Recycling and Composting in the Classroom	Location: Brevard College, Brevard, NC	Dates (include year): July 28-30, 2010
Short Description: This workshop, designed for K-12 educators, will focus on recycling and composting, and their importance in solid waste management and sustainability. The program will also focus on how to implement and effectively run a recycling and composting program in a school setting.
Cost? Non0refundable $50 registration fee 3 day workshop $25 (includes room and board and materials)	Stipend? None	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 1.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits
Contact information: Pisgah Forest Institute pfi@brevard.edu 828-884-8229		Website (if known): www.pisgahforestinstitute.org
Other information you want to include: Our workshops are based at Brevard College in Brevard, North Carolina, which provides access to its facilities, computer labs, science labs, and multi-media classrooms.
Your first name (for credit): Sarah

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Monarchs in Mexico, coordinated by Monarchs Across Georgia	Location: Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico	Two trip date options (your choice): February 5-12, 2011 and February 12-19, 2011
Short Description: Join Monarchs Across Georgia on a journey to the heart of Mexico featuring the monarch butterfly overwintering sanctuaries, visits to a rural Mexican school, tree nursery, and colonial towns. Not only will you experience the breathtaking sight of millons of monarchs, but you'll also learn about local efforts to promote sustainable and environmentally sound economic activities in the areas around the butterfly preserves. Complete details, including trip itinerary and application, are available at the web site below.
Cost: $1500 per person double occupancy room, or $1800 per person single occupancy room. This fee includes accommodations for seven nights and all meals including non-alcoholic beverages and much more. Airfare, trip insurance and other miscellaneous personal expenses are not included. See web site for details.	Stipend: none	PLU Credits: Five PLUs are available for Georgia certified teachers participating in this trip. In addition to a signed “prior approval form” from your school or district, attendance at the January 9 pre-trip meeting is required for PLU credit. The trip is also open to non-Georgia teachers.
Contact information: Susan Meyers at 404-388-8228 or smmeyers@gmail.com		Website: http://www.monarchsacrossga.org/
Other information you want to include: Limit 16 participants per trip. This trip is guided by experienced environmental educators including Susan Meyers, Kim Bailey and Fernbank Science Center biologist, Trecia Neal.
Your first name (for credit): Teri

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Ecology and Conservation in Southern Africa, coordinated through Fernbank Science Center	Location: Namibia and Botswana	Dates: June 18- July 16, 2010 (dates each summer); additional planning meeting required
Short Description: Enjoy an intensive course dealing with wildlife conservation and indigenous people of Namibia and Botswana Africa. This is an opportunity to visit national parks, meet with local people and be exposed to their conservation programs.
Cost: approximately $6000.00 (inclusive)	Stipend: none	PLU Credits: 10 PLUs / 100 hours
Contact information: Dr. Lawrence Wilson, larry.wilson@fernbank.edu		Website: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/instruction/learning/
Other information you want to include: Check DeKalb County School System's web site (professional learning) for dates each year.
Your first name (for credit): Teri

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Mountain Biodiversity, Teacher Education Workshop Highlands Biological Station	Location: Highlands Biological Station, Highlands, NC	Dates: June 21-25, 2010
Short Description: We invite teachers of all levels to enroll in this engaging study of the biogeography and biodiversity of the southern Appalachian mountains. Mountain Biodiversity focuses on the theory and practice of conservation biology as it relates to this unique regional environment. Topics include southern Appalachian historical geology, regional biogeography, principles of ecology and evolution, biodiversity assessment, and conservation biology.
Cost: $30 (or $85 if taken for graduate credit) plus accommodations fee if needed	Stipend: none	PLUs: Yes / Graduate Credit: 2
Contact information: Ms. Sandy Ballinger or Dr. Elaine Franklin at the WCU Center for Mathematics and Science Education (828-227-3318; sballinger@email.wcu.edu or efranklin@email.wcu.edu), or to HBS at hbs@email.wcu.edu		Website: http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#teacher_workshop
Other information you want to include: Courses are offered for teachers each summer.
Your first name (for credit): Teri

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Name of Opportunity: ROV Workshop	Location:GA Aquarium	Dates (include year):February 2011
Short Description: Construction of Remote Operated Vehicles to Explore National Marine Sanctuaries
Cost? Free	Stipend?	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 1
Contact information: Ga Aquarium		Website (if known):http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/teacherskids/professionaldevelopment.aspx
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Your first name (for credit): Erich

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Name of Opportunity: Forensic Science and Molecular Biology Workshop	Location:	Dates (include year):
Short Description: Teachers basic of forensic and molecular biology so that teachers can bring these subjects to life in the classroom.
Cost? Free	Stipend? $200	PLU's 1 Graduate Credit?
Contact information: biobus@gsu.edu		Website (if known): http://www.biobus.gsu.edu/workshops_new.html
Other information you want to include: They will cover cost of a substitute teacher
Your first name (for credit): Erich

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Name of Opportunity:Monarch Butterflies in GA	Location: Confederate Hall Stone Mt. Park	Dates (include year):Friday Oct. 1, 2, 2010
Short Description: You will discover ways to incorporate monarch butterflies into the classroom.
Cost? $45	Stipend?	PLU's 1 Graduate Credit?
Contact information: Susan Meyers 404-388-8228		Website (if known): http://www.stonemountainpark.org/
Other information you want to include: deadline Sept. 15th.
Your first name (for credit): Erich

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Name of Opportunity:=====Teaching Science: Grades 4-6=====	==Location: Augusta State University==	Dates (include year): June 16 | July 21 | August 18 | September 15 2010
Short Description: Want to increase your effectiveness as a science teacher for the middle grades? Join us and learn about the nature and history of science as well as how to help students in this age group grasp the scientific method.
Cost? $99	Stipend? No	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 2
Contact information: Shelonda Houston Program Support Specialist Augusta State University Division of Continuing Education 2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904-2200 USA Phone: 706-737-1636		Website (if known): http://www.ed2go.com/augusta/online_course/sci/requirements/Teaching_Science:_Grades_4_6.html?CategoryId=10
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Your first name (for credit): Oliver Ellis

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Name of Opportunity:=====Teaching Math: Grades 4-6=====	Location: Augusta State University	Dates (include year): June 16 | July 21 | August 18 | September 15 2010
Short Description: Reinvent math instruction for grades 4-6 by bringing hands-on learning, inexpensive manipulatives, and real-world connections into your classroom. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this course will help you get your students excited about math!
Cost? $119	Stipend? No	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 2
Contact information: Shelonda Houston Program Support Specialist Augusta State University Division of Continuing Education 2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904-2200 USA Phone: 706-737-1636		Website (if known): http://www.ed2go.com/augusta/online_course/tmt/syllabus/Teaching_Math:_Grades_4_6.html?CategoryId=10
Other information you want to include: There's a ton of other stuff through ASU, but it does cost some money.
Your first name (for credit): Oliver Ellis

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Name of Opportunity; Airborne Research Experiences for Educators Project	Location: NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center in California	Dates (include year): 6 weeks in June and July
Short Description: Undergraduate students and teachers partner to conduct research observations on the DC-8 aircraft and subsequently develop related curriculum. The teachers assist and mentor the undergraduate students. The teams participate in a six-week residential science research program and create curriculum-based activities resulting from their observations and experiences during the six weeks. This is a complete end-to-end residential research experience in airborne remote-sensing and atmospheric science.
Cost? Airfare to the site	Stipend? No.	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Both available
Contact information: Shaun Smith Education Specialist Dryden Flight Research Center NASA Education Academic Investments 38256 Sierra Hwy, Suite A Palmdale, CA 93550 Phone: (661) 276-3888 Fax: (661) 265-9548 (fax) E-mail: shaun.smith@nasa.gov		Website (if known):
Other information you want to include: looks so cool!
Your first name (for credit): Hannah Eisla

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Name of Opportunity: Rivers to Reef	Location: The Georgia Aquarium	Dates (include year): June 13-18 and July 11-17, 2010
Short Description:Teachers will wade into the watery world as they learn about watersheds, water quality, current aquatic issues and river, marsh and reef ecosystems.
Cost? Free?	Stipend? n/a	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 4 PLU
Contact information: No specific contact person. Email education@georgiaaquarium.org for more information.		Website (if known):http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/contactUs/
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Your first name (for credit): Sam

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